I’ve struggled with same-sex attraction for as long as I can remember. Being at Living Hope has redefined my view of the words “church” and “grace.” Living Hope redefined what I thought about church, it also opened my eyes to a deeper understanding of God’s grace for me.
by Erica I grew up in a fairly progressive school environment and was 15 when gay marriage became legalized, so the concept of being gay was always lingering for me. Also, around that time is when I began attending a youth group. Following some trauma in my life, I was searching for answers to life’s […]
Living Hope Ministries (LHM), and ministries like LHM, are under attack. Because LHM stands on God’s Word and design for human sexuality, our mere existence is a threat to those promoting beliefs and behaviors that fall far outside God’s Word and design. As a result, blogs, articles, podcasts, vodcasts, books, and even a “documentary” has recently been produced which specifically names LHM and me, as its leader, and assigning to us all manner of ill motivations, intentions, control, manipulation, and even harm. These accusations are blatantly false and represent a reinterpretation of reality in hopes of making the work of LHM illegal.
by Bruno Borges, Men’s Minister “The Lord God took the man and put him in the garden of Eden to work it and keep it. And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, ‘You may surely eat of every tree of the garden, but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you […]
by Marsha Inman, Friends and Family Director A recurring question that we are asked here at Living Hope is “How do I show love to my child or loved one when I cannot affirm their gay or transgender identity?” The friends and family members who search out Living Hope are committed to their child or […]
by Ricky Chelette, Executive Director “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (Jn 1:14) It is hard to believe that the Creator God of the universe, the Holy One who was before time, became a part of our time and […]
In the midst of difficult times, we have needs which God intends to meet. His love for us offers us guidance, hope, and peace for our future. This article explores five essential needs we have in these difficult times and how God can meet those needs.
by Ricky Chelette, Executive Director 5 minute read Have you ever watched a new parent with his child? Have you seen the gleam in a mother’s eye when she coos with her baby or makes silly faces to elicit a response? In those moments of parent-child bonding, something very mystical is taking place. Moms and […]
Many of you have asked how we are doing and what we are doing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. We are all doing well, and more importantly, we are continuing to minister to hundreds of people in the US and abroad while seeking innovative and creative ways to further God’s message of hope and freedom through […]
Written by Ricky Chelette, Executive Director The New York Times recently asked students to talk about their experiences during the pandemic. Their feelings of aloneness were paramount in almost all the comments. This testimony by Sela Jasim, Branham High School, expresses well the isolation and desperation of many. “The coronavirus […]